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property at 5773 Yellowrose Ct

$850 - $1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

5773 Yellowrose Ct

ColumbiaMD21045
property at 7326 Montgomery Rd

$875

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7326 Montgomery Rd

ElkridgeMD21075

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property at 6471 Grommet Dr

$2,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6471 Grommet Dr

ElkridgeMD21075

Elkridge, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elkridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elkridge, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at The Timbers at Long Reach in the Southwoods neighborhood priced from $1,550. Sherwood Crossing in the Jones Station neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,560. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elkridge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,550
Sherwood CrossingA11BR,1BA$1,560
Elms Kendall RidgeA11BR,1BA$1,672

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elkridge, MD

As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elkridge area is the $1.38 price per square foot 3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath Small Model at Brock Bridge Landing in the in the Jones Station neighborhood starting from $2,226. The second greatest value Elkridge apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at RiverWatch Apartments starting at $2,750 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Historic Relay neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elkridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brock Bridge Landing3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath Small3BR,2.5BA$1.38
RiverWatch Apartments3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.77
Ellicott Gardens3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.98
Lawyers Hill Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.79
The Apartments at Tamar Meadow2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$2.20
Montrose Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.12
Sherwood CrossingB22BR,2BA$2.20
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.91
Mission Place ApartmentsThe Columbia1BR,1BA$2.24
Elms Kendall RidgeA11BR,1BA$2.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elkridge

What type of rentals are currently available in Elkridge?

There are currently 63 Apartments for Rent in Elkridge, MD with pricing that ranges from $1,425 to $8,794. There are also 73 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elkridge ranging from $650 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Elkridge?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elkridge ranges from $650 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,925.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Elkridge?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Elkridge range from $1,959 to $3,925, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $875 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $8,794.

Expert Rental Resources

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